Large crowd enjoys first Rhythm & Brews event

Published: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:40 p.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:40 p.m.

Historic Downtown Hendersonville hosted its first Rhythm & Brews concert Thursday in the Azalea parking lot between Third and Fourth avenues, featuring music from The Broadcast, local craft breweries, a fun run on Main Street and a kid's zone.

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Upcoming Rhythm & Brews concerts

June 20: The Swayback Sisters will open for Lefty Williams.July 18: The Lonesome Road Band will open for Balsam Range.Aug. 15: Eric Congdon and Garry Segal will open for George Porter Jr.

The first Pardee Main Street Mile Fun Run kicked things into gear just after 5 p.m., and the concert began at 6 p.m. with local singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett.

Children gathered at an assortment of kid-friendly activities in the Family Zone, hosted by Hands On! A Child's Gallery.

The premiere of the outdoor summer concert series was presented by Hunter Subaru and hosted by Sierra Nevada and Southern Appalachian breweries. Saint Paul's Mountain Vineyards and Falderal Winery also served some of their Henderson County wines.

<p>Historic Downtown Hendersonville hosted its first Rhythm & Brews concert Thursday in the Azalea parking lot between Third and Fourth avenues, featuring music from The Broadcast, local craft breweries, a fun run on Main Street and a kid's zone. </p><p>The first Pardee Main Street Mile Fun Run kicked things into gear just after 5 p.m., and the concert began at 6 p.m. with local singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett.</p><p>Children gathered at an assortment of kid-friendly activities in the Family Zone, hosted by Hands On! A Child's Gallery.</p><p>The premiere of the outdoor summer concert series was presented by Hunter Subaru and hosted by Sierra Nevada and Southern Appalachian breweries. Saint Paul's Mountain Vineyards and Falderal Winery also served some of their Henderson County wines.</p>